KH166 - Full-Time Personal Assistant / House Manager - Palo Alto, CA

Personal Assistant / House Manager

A family in Palo Alto is seeking a highly organized and adaptable personal assistant / house manager to manage various aspects of their daily lives, schedule, and household operations as their house manager of 30+ years retires. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, kind, and professional individual who can seamlessly integrate into the family's life, providing dependable and comprehensive support with the utmost professionalism. The schedule will typically be Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. They are open to live-in or live-out candidates.

This is an in-person position in Menlo Park with some coordination with the principal's San Francisco office Some light wardrobe and styling including organizing seasonal transitions Managing appointments including sourcing beauty / hair / makeup treatments Social and professional coordination- overseeing dinner party logistics and liaising with vendors as needed. General home organization which will include working with other household staff as needed Errands such as handling mail and packages, prescriptions, grocery shopping, dry cleaning, etc. Researching and booking vendors including checking in and supervising on property Routine vehicle maintenance and ensuring vehicles are kept in top condition Assist the principal's adult children and grandchildren when they come to visit Some pet care to be shared with a housekeeper (the family has a dog, lizard, and birds)

Proven experience as a personal assistant or in a similar role in private homes Can-do and positive attitude with the priority to make the principals' lives easier Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Calm personality that doesn't require hand holding / much direction Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and courteously Ability to manage time effectively, provide schedule flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and needs Tech savvy Background in hair / makeup would be a bonus

Valid driver's license and pristine driving record Maintain high level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality Looking for longevity; the existing staff have been with the principal 6+ years or more Legally able to work in the US

$125-140k annually 401k matching$400 per month health reimbursement

If live-in, a private bedroom and bathroom will be provided along with some relocation assistance if not local